ABOUT OHC

Our Legacy of Growth

DECADES OF CRAFTSMANSHIP & INNOVATION

What began as a small, family-run business has grown into a nationwide network of hardwood expertise. Explore the milestones that shaped both OHC and TimberTown—two brands united by a shared commitment to quality, service, and sustainability.

OHC Acquires Woods Unlimited

The acquisition of Woods Unlimited gives us the opportunity to expand our business on the West Coast with our trailer flooring products.

2023
Texas Office

OHC adds a second warehouse at Lufkin location

Due to growing inventory and the expansion of new products, a new 25,000 square foot warehouse was built to accommodate the growth.

2021
OHC

OHC purchases Robinson Lumber Company’s Millwork import division in New Orleans, LA.

OHC purchases Robinson Lumber Company’s Millwork import division in New Orleans, LA.

2019
Warehouse

OHC opens 3 warehouses on the West coast in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Stockton, CA, and Vancouver, WA

Having these 3 warehouses on the West Coast makes it convenient for our customers on that end of the US to have our High Performance Lumber Products delivered.

2018
OHC Lufkin aerial view

OHC relocates Lufkin plant to a larger facility.

We acquired 16 acres with a 147,000 sq ft. warehouse in order to house more of our high performance lumber products and added a 21,000 sq ft. manufacturing facility with more capabilites to do special orders.

2018

OHC purchases Sitco Lumber Company in Dallas, TX

OHC purchases Sitco in Dallas, Tx.

2018
TimberTown Atlanta

TimberTown opens another location just outside of Atlanta in Marietta, GA.

TimberTown Atlanta opened in April of 2016 and is located right off I-75 in Marietta, GA. The Atlanta facility boasts a 45,000 sq. ft. warehouse and the largest indoor decking display in the south.

2016

OHC purchases Angelina Hardwoods in Lufkin, Texas

OHC purchases Angelina Hardwoods in Lufkin, TX.

2014

OHC installs a 10,000 BF kiln and starts the Millwork & Marine divisions.

With the ability to custom kiln dry and machine for any hardwood application, OHC begins importing Meranti, Spanish Cedar, Sapele and Sipo for the Millwork industry, as well as Teak and Marine Grade Plywood for the Marine industry.

2014
TimberTown Austin Aerial

TimberTown USA merges with OHC and moves to a 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Pflugerville, TX.

Noticing the large volume of hardwoods flowing into the Austin market, OHC decided to strike up a dialogue with Steve Anthony and purchased TimberTown. This allowed the newly formed TimberTown Austin to expand to a larger warehouse.

2012
Milwaukee office

OHC opens a sales office in Milwaukee, WI.

As the Outdoor Living division grew, OHC purchased a sales office in the midwest and leased warehouse space to service customers in northern states. In 2017, OHC moved into a larger office and warehouse to better serve its expanding Midwest business.

2011
brookley warehouse

OHC opens an 88,000 sq. ft. warehouse near the Port of Mobile.

After Hurricane Katrina, transport along the river to the Stockton, AL Manufacturing Facility was forced to stop. They instead leased 88,000 sq. ft. of space to house 2.5 million board feet of hardwoods coming in from the Port of Mobile.

2006
TimberTown USA Leander Location

TimberTown USA opened a small lumberyard on Sonny Dr. In Leander, TX.

After 30 years in the building materials industry, Steve Anthony – TimberTown Founder & Partner – started TimberTown USA on a foundation of friendly people, superb service, quality material.

2006
Ipe

OHC buys its first container of Ipe and opens an Outdoor Living division.

Now in its third generation, OHC President Lee Robinson Jr. and VP of Sales Bill Schaffer travel to Brazil to research, inspect, and purchase tropical hardwoods like Ipé, Cumaru, Garapa, and Tigerwood for decking, porch flooring, and other outdoor living applications.

2003
RLT boards

OHC is awarded a US Patent to make full-length trailer flooring.

Full-length trailer flooring revolutionizes the truck flooring industry. OHC uses its patent to build full-length kits with finger-jointed boards the length of the product, which dramatically simplifies the installation process by eliminating virtually all cutting and fitting for the trailer manufacturer in the production line.

1990
TruckFlooring Kits for Tampa

OHC establishes Apitong as the preferred platform trailer flooring.

With a loyal, devoted and experienced manufacturing team, OHC grew into a complete flooring mill with dry kilns, a planer mill and a cut-up plant. They now import more Apitong than anyone in the United States.

1970
OHC Early Days

T Lee Robinson Sr. founded Overseas Hardwoods Company.

OHC was established to import superior hardwoods from Southeast Asia for the transportation industry. T. Lee realized that Apitong keruing, and other tropical species were stronger, denser, longer-lasting and less expensive than the American hardwoods he previously supplied.

1967

Mobile River Sawmill Company was sold to Scott Paper Company.

Estate issues following the death of Edward Robinson led the family to sell the sawmill to Scott Paper Company.  T. Lee Robinson Sr. remained with the sawmill for a few years, but he couldn’t stop thinking about the clear hardwoods that he had seen during his international travels.

1963

Mobile River Sawmill Company looks for Hardwood alternatives to Oak.

With the demand for paper dominating the timber industry in the South, prime hardwood logs were becoming increasingly expensive and more difficult to acquire.  As early as the 1940s, Lee’s son, T. Lee Robinson Sr., began searching elsewhere for hardwoods, including overseas.

1940

Mobile River Sawmill Company founded.

Brothers Lee and Edward Robinson started the family-owned sawmill company by sawing local timber for a wide range of applications.  One of those early niches was flooring for a new mode of transportation destined to replace horse-drawn wagons: flatbed trucks.

1917
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The OHC Difference

DECADES OF DOING IT RIGHT—AND DOING RIGHT BY YOU

We travel the globe to build trusted relationships with mills in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Every board we sell is hand-selected, ethically sourced, and legally harvested from responsibly managed forests. Our proactive approach to sustainable procurement ensures long-term value for our customers—and future generations.

ROOTED IN RESPONSIBILITY

We travel the globe to build trusted relationships with mills in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Every board we sell is hand-selected, ethically sourced, and legally harvested from responsibly managed forests. Our proactive approach to sustainable procurement ensures long-term value for our customers—and future generations.

DRIVEN BY PERFORMANCE

We maintain over 10 million board feet of inventory at all times to minimize supply chain disruptions and deliver what you need, when you need it. Our hardwoods are custom-machined in-house for unmatched quality control, with every product rigorously inspected and tested using proprietary specifications. From moisture detection and optical verification to destructive testing and load rating assurance, our Total Quality Management program ensures that each product meets the highest standards—because we believe in “inspecting what we expect.

DEFINED BY PEOPLE

At our core, we’re a team of passionate problem-solvers who care deeply about your success. With decades of expertise, we take pride in delivering not just products, but also personalized service, honest guidance, and long-term partnerships. Whether you’re sourcing materials for a high-end build or looking for consistency at scale, you’ll find a partner in OHC that values transparency, service, and reliability as much as you do.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY & COMPLIANCE

At OHC, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s our standard. As a third-generation company, we’ve built long-standing partnerships with mills across Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa, prioritizing ethical sourcing and long-term forest stewardship. Every hardwood product we sell is backed by a commitment to responsible forestry, legal compliance, and environmental accountability.

We conduct species-level risk assessments, personally visit supply bases, and work with trusted third-party inspection agencies to verify every step of the process. Our sourcing complies with international and U.S. regulations, including CITES, the Lacey Act, and guidelines from the USDA APHIS and CBP. We maintain full chain of custody documentation for each shipment, ensuring transparency from forest to facility.

Our commitment to sustainability protects not only global forests, but also the communities, customers, and industries that depend on them.

CAPABILITIES

OUR PEOPLE. OUR REACH.

Behind every OHC product is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to getting it right—from consultation to delivery. With strategically located warehouses and offices across the country, we offer national reach with a local feel.

MEET OUR TEAM

From seasoned hardwood experts to customer-focused teams, our people are the heart of OHC.

FIND US NEAR YOU

With locations across the U.S., we deliver premium hardwoods with the convenience and expertise you need.

READY TO BUILD SOMETHING GREAT TOGETHER?

Whether you’re sourcing premium hardwoods for a residential build, commercial project, or industrial application, OHC is here to help—with inventory, insights, and integrity you can count on.